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Subtract 18/49 from 90/15

1^st number: 6 0/15, 2^nd number: 18/49

90/15 - 18/49 is 276/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 49 is 735
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 735
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 49 = 735,
   90/15 = 90 × 49/15 × 49 = 4410/735
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 15 = 735,
   18/49 = 18 × 15/49 × 15 = 270/735
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4410/735 - 270/735 = 4410 - 270/735 = 4140/735
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 276/49
6. In mixed form: 531/49

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